Dallas Jury Awards $9,367 in Personal Injury Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped at an intersection when the other driver rear-ended her vehicle. The injured driver alleged the collision caused spinal injuries requiring chiropractic treatment. The other driver denied negligence and claimed the plaintiff's actions or a third party caused the crash, and that the plaintiff was not seriously injured. The jury found the defendant negligent and awarded damages for past medical expenses.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Back Strain / Soft Tissue Injuries
Back strain and soft tissue injuries are among the most common injuries sustained in car accidents. These injuries affect muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the back, often resulting from the sudden impact forces experienced during a collision.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $9,367
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $9,367 is near the median of $13,980 for back strain / soft tissue cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $5,649 to $30,000, based on 1000 cases in our database.
Case Overview
On May 16, 2016, in Dallas, Texas, a plaintiff's vehicle was rear-ended at the intersection of 75 North and 635-W while stopped, waiting to make a left turn on an unprotected green light. The plaintiff subsequently filed a personal injury negligence lawsuit against the driver of the striking vehicle, alleging spinal injuries that required chiropractic treatment as a direct result of the collision.
The plaintiff contended the defendant was negligent for failing to pay proper attention, maintain a lookout, and take evasive action. The defendant denied these allegations, asserting that the collision resulted from the actions of the plaintiff or a third party. The defendant also denied that the plaintiff sustained any serious or permanent injuries from the incident. A jury ultimately found the defendant negligent and determined that this negligence caused harm to the plaintiff, awarding $9,367 for past medical expenses.
Understanding This Case
- The majority of soft tissue injuries resolve within 6-12 weeks with proper treatment. However, approximately 10-20% of cases may develop into chronic conditions requiring ongoing care.
- This case went to trial and resulted in a jury verdict. Verdicts can yield higher awards but carry the risk of receiving nothing if the jury rules against the plaintiff.
- This case was resolved in Dallas County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2019, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.
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